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Red Bike Theatre Production by Pan Underground
Caridad Svich’s Red Bike is a play about being a child growing up in small town America and figuring out where you stand in a divided country.
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Groundbreakings at Aspen Square and The Reynard
Join Us to Celebrate The Parks: Groundbreakings at Aspen Square & The Reynard!
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Rorshach Theatre Presents Dracula
“Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really”
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Spring Celebration & Egg Roll
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The Parks Marketplace: Ribbon Cutting
Join the development team at The Parks at Walter Reed for a community festival and ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the centerpiece of the north side of campus: with new retail, a community plaza, and three new residential buildings!
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Playground Popsicle Party
A new playground at The Parks will be opening this month, so join us to celebrate with a cheerful popsicle party on Sunday, August 1, at 4:30 pm.
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Washington Bach Consort
Sisters in Harmony: Women of the Baroque, a program of music including several pieces written by women composers of the 17th century
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SOME’s Summer Concert with DC Strings
SOME (So Others Might Eat) invites you to attend a special evening of music and fun at the historic Parks at Walter Reed.
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Flash Grass DJ Event
Featuring music, specialty bar, food, vendors, performances, and more! Rain or shine, 18+ (pets included)!
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History Walking Tour at The Parks
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FLASH: GRASS DJ EVENT
2nd installment of their 𝔾ℝ𝔸𝕊𝕊 series, featuring music, specialty bar, food, vendors, performances, and more!
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Rochelle Rice
Rice’s sound leans heavily on solid lyrics, jazz-influenced harmony, and soaring vocals!
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Down in the Reeds Music Festival
This year’s special celebration will continue to celebrate the power of music to heal across communities and cultures.
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Shepherd Park Halloween Pet Parade and Costume Contest
The Shepherd Park Citizens Association is hosting its third annual Spet-tacular Halloween Parade and Costume Contest at the dog park at The Parks at Walter Reed.
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Holiday Market and Celebration in The Parks
Celebrate the holidays with friends and neighbors on the Marketplace Plaza with a new weekend-long holiday market!
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"Mezzanine" Spring Vintage & Vinyl Fair
The region’s best vintage vendors and vinyl record sellers converge at The Parks for a spring kick-off to get you dancing and dreaming of summer!
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Shepherd Park Garden Tour
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Civil War Walking Tour Starting at The Parks
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Bike From Home Day
Come to the Marketplace Plaza for Bike To Work Day!
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East Rock Creek Village: Jazz with James Zimmerman
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Summer Wine Tasting at Kite House
Summer Wine Tasting at Kite House from Pere Wine Bar.
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Home Rule Music Festival
The Home Rule Music Festival is a family-friendly event focused on the music and culture of Washington, DC on June 22.
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Turning the Page Bookstore Pop-up
Shop for used books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl at a Carpe Librum pop-up sale.
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District Dogs Open House
District Dogs Open House 2-8:45pm with tours and activities
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Nü Androids Presents International DJ Group Anjunadeep
Nü Androids will host a special lineup of some of the best names in Progressive and Deep House.
Fort Stevens Day 160 Anniversary
The 60th Battle of Fort Stevens Commemoration will be Music and The Defense of the Capital, Saturday, July 13, 2023 (10am – 3pm) at Fort Stevens.